B12 - How Do I Consent Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

The challenges of obtaining and documenting informed consent during a pandemic have forced researchers and regulators to embrace remote consent. While options for obtaining remote consent abound, there is no one-size-fits-all method guaranteed to comply with various research regulations. This session will review the options available to researchers for remote consent, including electronic consent (eConsent), telephone, fax/email, postal mail, etc., and the regulations IRBs must consider in review of these methods. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding by working through hypothetical remote consent scenarios highlighting assorted practical and regulatory challenges.